Strategic Housing Officer

Do you want to work in a role that makes a difference to the residents of Stockton on Tees?

Well look no further - this is the opportunity for you!

The Strategic Housing Team are looking to appoint an innovative and self-motivated individual to join our dynamic team. As a Strategic Housing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of housing in Stockton-on-Tees.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone seeking their first job role or equally someone with more experience seeking a new or different career challenge. As a career grade post, the starting salary on appointment will be based upon experience and qualification.

The emphasis of the role is identifying and responding to the future housing needs of the Borough.

As a Strategic Housing Officer, you will:

• Help shape the future of housing by understanding and responding to local needs
• Work closely with partners to support the delivery of new, high-quality homes
• Use data and research to inform decisions, policy and service improvements
• Contribute to the development and review of key housing strategies
• Review planning applications to help secure the right housing provision
• Spot opportunities for investment and new approaches to improve housing across the Borough.

Ideally applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to research and analyse data
• Partnership and team working
• Good communication skills
• An inquisitive mind.

There is no requirement for you to have any previous experience of Housing as full training will be provided. What’s most important are the skills and attitude you can bring to the team, adopting the culture and behaviour of the organisation, the willingness to make a difference and the desire to improve the communities that we serve.

The successful applicant will be joining the team based in our modern office environment at Dunedin House.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section. 

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary from £29,540 to £40,777
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointents, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home, subject to business requirements.

For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:

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If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alan Glew, Service Lead – Strategy and Policy, on View phone number on northeastjobs.org.uk or request a Microsoft Teams appointment by forwarding an email to View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk

We are intending to interview week commencing 22 June 2026 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted. 

We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK. 

Important Applicant Guidance 

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience. 

Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account. 

Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.  

Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as significant recruitment difficulty or the need for specialist skills that cannot be met from the local labour market. 

Limitations: Where an individual (prospective or existing employee) cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and where visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified or approved, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.